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1-on-1 music lessons

music Whether you are dusting off an instrument, continuing a musical hobby, or wishing to go professional, working individually is the most effective and efficient way to deepen your skills and develop your talents. Learn at your own pace.

Program details

Contact the instructor before registering to ensure fit.

Sessions last 45 minutes. Expect additional materials costs. Use sessions within the term; no refunds for unused sessions. Individual sessions must be canceled with your instructor 24 hours in advance; otherwise, the session is counted against your package total. You must be registered before participating in a session.

Refund and drop policy

If you want to drop, you must do so online in MyPCC within six calendar days after the start of the term. No drops or refunds on partially used coaching packages. Learn more about dropping a class.

Instructor profiles and availability

Pollyanna Hancock-Moody
  • Areas: voice, piano/keyboard, theory, bodymapping
  • Contact: pollyanna.hancockmoody@pcc.edu
  • Availability: Monday–Friday daytime – contact Pollyanna for details

Polly will meet you where you are at with your musical life, and create a holistic curriculum with you to further your goals. She sings with several groups in town and has soloed with the symphony and elsewhere. View Pollyanna’s full bio.

Jill Khovy
  • Areas: ukulele, guitar, electric bass, sight-singing, theory, songwriting, piano/keyboard
  • Contact: jill.khovy@pcc.edu
  • Availability: Tue/Wed/Thu, 9am-4pm

Jill teaches each student in their own learning style, and keeps it fun. She has recorded with various groups and her own music, and has performed live as well as for television, radio, and film.

Mitzi Zilka
  • Areas: vocal performance – jazz and contemporary, vocal technique, repertoire development
  • Contact: mitzi.zilka15@pcc.edu
  • Availability: Mon-Thu, 9am-3pm

Mitzi adores teaching vocal lessons for the jazz and contemporary singer as well as beginning guitar and piano. As a professional musician, she offers years of performing and teaching experience.

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